Tag: #AirPeace
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AIR PEACE COMPLETES SOUTH AFRICA EVACUATION, BRINGS HOME 1,393 NIGERIANS
Air Peace has concluded the Federal Government’s humanitarian evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, returning the final batch of 308 evacuees aboard its Boeing 777-200 aircraft. The airline said the final flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, bringing the total number of Nigerians evacuated to 1,393 across five dedicated missions. It…
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GROUND EQUIPMENT DAMAGES AIR PEACE AIRCRAFT, DISRUPTS FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Air Peace has confirmed that one of its Airbus A320 aircraft was damaged on the ground at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (MMA1) in Lagos after a baggage conveyor belt vehicle operated by the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) struck one of the aircraft’s engines. The airline said the incident occurred shortly after a flight…
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XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS: AIR PEACE EVACUATES MORE NIGERIANS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Air Peace has done the fourth phase of evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, bringing home another 284 Nigerian nationals. The spokesperson for Air Peace, Mr Efe Osifo-Whiskey, disclosed this in a statement on Friday July 10 in Lagos. He said the development was part of Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to evacuate citizens affected by…
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FORMER NCAA BOSS HAILS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S AIRCRAFT LEASING STRATEGY FOR AIRLINE SURVIVAL
Harold Demuren, ex-Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), praised the Federal Government’s aircraft leasing reforms as a game-changer for Nigerian carriers’ survival. Speaking at the SAPTCO Communications unveiling in Lagos on “International Aero politics and the Survival of Nigerian Carriers,” Demuren highlighted benefits like easier forex access, timely crisis support, and a potential…
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AIR PEACE LAUNCHES MONTHLY FLIGHTS FROM LAGOS AND ACCRA TO THE CARIBBEAN
Dreaming of sun, sand, and culture? Air Peace is connecting Africa to the Caribbean with new monthly charter flights from Lagos and Accra to Antigua and Barbados, starting December 21, 2025. As the only airline offering direct routes from West and Central Africa to the Caribbean, Air Peace aims to boost tourism, trade, and cultural…
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ONYEMA CALLS FOR HARMONISED NIGERIA-UK AVIATION RULES TO BOOST TRADE
Aviation as the vital link for seamless commerce and stronger Nigeria-UK ties. Air Peace Executive Officer Allen Onyema urged Nigeria and the UK to align aviation regulations to ease passenger and cargo flows, cut delays, and drive bilateral trade growth. Speaking at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce event themed “Trade without Borders,” Onyema highlighted the…
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AIR PEACE ATTRIBUTES UK GOVT SUPPORT FOR LONDON HEATHROW AND GATWICK OPERATIONS
After seven years, Air Peace finally secures UK airport access, thanks to strong UK backing. Chairman Dr. Allen Onyema credits UK officials, especially British Deputy High Commissioner Jonny Baxter, for helping Air Peace start scheduled flights to London’s Heathrow and Gatwick. He urges Nigerians and government officials to support local airlines for economic growth and…
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NIGERIA TO RECEIVE FIRST DRY LEASE AIRCRAFT IN 20 YEARS
Aviation confidence returns with dry leases, new maintenance hub, and expanded routes for Air Peace. Minister Festus Keyamo (SAN) announced Nigeria’s first dry lease aircraft delivery on Oct. 6 via Air Peace, marking a shift from costly wet leases after Nigeria’s removal from the global blacklist. He highlighted the new Air Peace MRO facility at…
